Nikon S9500 vs Olympus TG-4

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S9500 scores versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S9500 versus the TG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S9500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.